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CD 30
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Chapter 12
NAEYC Program Standard 9, Physical Environment
“ The program has a safe and healthful environment that provides appropriate and well maintained
indoor and outdoor physical environments. The environment includes facilities, equipment and
materials to facilitate child and staff learning and development.”
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SAFETY CHECKLIST:
electrical outlets
glass windows
drapery cords
throw rugs
slippery surfaces
fire extinguishers
emergency exits
stable furniture
out of reach medications
toxic materials
broken objects
lead in paint/toys
first aid kits
emergency numbers
small objects that can be a choking hazard
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HEALTHY CHECKLIST:
washing hands protocol
cleaning toys schedule
shoes off sleeping areas
floor/carpet area clean
diaper change protocol
immunization records
medication log
feeding schedule
food preparation cleaning area
protocol for temperature food control food
individual bedding per child
common illnesses rules for attendance
FOOD ALLERGIES CHECKLIST:
introducing solid food guidelines handout
allergy notes per child
foods prohibit for infants – nuts, honey, corn syrup, raw vegetables, hot dogs, popcorn, grapes,
processed food.
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SETTING CHILD CARE SETTING ENVIRONMENT:
structure of program
diapering area
room size
sleeping area
bathroom size and location
developmentally appropriate
eating area
activity areas
QUALITY OF LEARNING ENVIRONMENT:
soft and hard environment
desirable intrusion (accessible view of outdoor environment from inside)
seclusion ( place for children to be alone if desired)
variety of space for types of mobility
open choice environment
child size furniture
choices of indoor materials; plastic tubs, blocks, shoe boxes, scarves, books, plastic containers,
flannel boards, paper supplies, crayons, puzzles, small manipulatives, paint, etc.
choices of outdoor materials; tubes, bikes, blocks, paint, wheel toys, boxes, slides, sand box or
water tub, bubbles, etc.
visually appealing environment
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noise level adaptation
RATIO GUIDELINES:
NAEYC Standard
California
1:4 for 6 months
1:4
1:4 for 9 months
1:4
1:4 for 18 months
1:6
1:6 for 27 months
1:6
1:9 for 3 years
1:12
1:10 for 4 years
1:12
1:10 for 5 years
1:14
orderly environment